Donnie Wahlberg is already dreaming about what he’ll do after the Thanksgiving feast. In a chat, the “Blue Bloods” star shared that his favorite part of the holiday is the leftovers. “For me, Thanksgiving is all about what comes next—leftover sandwiches,” he said. “Jenny and I can hardly contain our excitement. We wake up early on Thanksgiving morning, and she gets right to cooking because she’s so into it. Then, at midnight, we’re just eager to dive into those sandwiches.”
Family gatherings can be tricky with their busy lives, but Wahlberg, who lives in Illinois with his wife, Jenny McCarthy, emphasizes wanting to spend holidays with their kids. He mentions hoping to connect with his siblings as well.
Shifting gears, actress Candace Cameron Bure shares her gratitude this Thanksgiving. She jokes that her answer might be “boring,” as it tends to be the same each year. “Honestly, family is everything to me,” she said. “With two of my kids married now, our family is growing, and I appreciate those moments even more as I get older.” Her daughter, Natasha, recently married, while her son Lev tied the knot earlier this year.
Next up is country singer Martina McBride, who talked about her Thanksgiving favorites. “I really love mashed potatoes and gravy, probably because we don’t eat them regularly, so it’s kind of special,” she noted. Looking back, she mentioned a wild Thanksgiving when she performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and then rushed home to prepare a full dinner. “I honestly can’t believe I did that,” she admitted. On a more serious note, she’s thankful for her health and her family as she gets older.
Richard Karn, known for “Home Improvement,” reminisces about the traditions that have stayed true for his family over the decades, noting the simplicity of their Thanksgiving meals. “We’ve got turkey, mashed potatoes, and some shrimp salad, which has been a family recipe,” he explained. Although his gatherings are now smaller, he cherishes the memories of bigger family feasts from his childhood.
As for Erin Murphy, the “Bewitched” star is stepping back from hosting Thanksgiving for the first time in nearly three decades. “I’m embracing the changes as my kids grow up,” she shared, adding that she appreciates the freedom to choose how to spend her time. “Finding joy in the little things is what I’m really grateful for this year.”
Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, mother of three, expresses gratitude for her family and her new book, which she feels proud of. “The message about the connection between animals and humans is something I really value,” she said.
Last but not least, Mark Wahlberg looks forward to having his four kids under one roof this holiday season. “It’s a unique time when they can all be together despite their different interests,” he reflected. “Even if they do their own thing, we still gather for every meal, making it a special time for us all.”
